Veg Chow Mein Recipe | Indian Chinese Style Chowmein

Veg Chow Mein is dish made from stir fried noodles and mixed vegetables which is then flavored with Chinese sauces. The word “Chow’ means stir-fried or sautéed and ‘mein’ means noodles.

This spicy version of Veg Chow Mein noodles which is originally a Chinese food is very popular in India, Nepal and many south east Asian countries.

Veg chowmien is quite popular as a street food and children love this dish due to its tangy, smoky flavor and crunchy texture which makes it scrumptiously delicious in taste.

Veg Chow Mein not only tastes great but the use of fresh vegetables also add to its nutrition value. Thus it is a fulsome dish for a healthy dinner as well. To make it healthier you can opt for whole grain noodles and increase the amount of vegetables used.

Serving suggestions

This is a quick & easy to make dish that can be enjoyed alone as a snack or as a complete meal along with another Indo-Chinese side dishes like :

To make Veg Chow Mein at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Veg Chow Mein Recipe

Veg Chow Mein is an Indo-Chinese dish made from stir fried noodles along with mixed vegetables and flavored with Chinese sauces.

Recipe Info

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Category Snacks
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Veg Chow Mein Recipe
  

  • 200 gm Hakka or Chow Mein Noodles
  • 1 Medium Sized Onion
  • 1 Carrot (Gajar)
  • 1 Cup Green Cabbage (Patta Gobi) shredded
  • 1 Cup Colored Capsicum (Green, Red, Yellow Bell Peppers) thinly sliced
  • 3-4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Green Chilli Sauce
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

Step By Step Instructions for Veg Chow Mein Recipe
 

  • Bring 5-6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add chow mein noodles to the boiling water along with a teaspoon of salt and a few drops of oil. Boil as per packet instructions or for 3-4 minutes until almost cooked. Then drain the hot water and transfer the noodles to a bowl of cold water. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
    200 gm Hakka or Chow Mein Noodles
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • In the meantime, prepare all the vegetables. Coarsely chop the garlic. Thinly slice the onions, carrots, cabbage and colored bell peppers. The cooking time of vegetables for making chowmein is very less, so you need to keep everything ready before you start cooking.
    1 Medium Sized Onion, 1 Carrot (Gajar), 1 Cup Green Cabbage (Patta Gobi), 3-4 Cloves Garlic, 1 Cup Colored Capsicum (Green, Red, Yellow Bell Peppers)
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 2
  • Heat some oil in a wok or large deep pan. When the oil is hot, add garlic and stir for a couple of seconds. It shouldn't turn brown, otherwise it may lead to slightly bitter taste.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 3
  • Immediately add the sliced onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions start browning very slightly.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 4
  • Then add the sliced carrots and cabbage. Sauté on high flame for a minute.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 5
  • Add the colored bell peppers. When making chow mein, all the vegetables need to be cooked on high heat for a short period of time till they are cooked but still crunchy to the bite.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 6
  • Now add some soy sauce, green chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, sugar, salt and black pepper powder to the wok. Stir to mix the sauce and spices with the vegetables. Chowmein generally has a slight twinge of sweetness, but if you don’t like the sweet taste, you can skip adding sugar and tomato ketchup.
    2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Green Chilli Sauce, 1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Ketchup, 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 7
  • Add the boiled noodles to the wok. Mix with the help of 2 ladles or forks to coat them completely in the sauces.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 8
  • Cook for a couple of minutes on high flame till the noodles are completely cooked.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions 9
  • Veg Chow Mein is ready. Serve it hot as a snack or along with any Indo-Chinese side dish.
    Vegetarian Chowmein Recipe Step By Step Instructions

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9 thoughts on “Veg Chow Mein Recipe | Indian Chinese Style Chowmein”

  1. How mean are you Shivani! Why have you come here googling for the recipe when your cook can teach you better? Or has he refused knowing the unkind remarks you are capable of making. Be nice or learn to shut up!

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  2. You didn’t add soya sauce and vinegar in chowmein ..then what do you think you’re trying to cook here..Maggi?..our cook Mandi cooks better than you

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